It’s safe to say that Brett Favre’s music taste doesn’t include much Bad Bunny.
During Monday’s episode of his “4th & Favre” podcast, the Hall of Fame quarterback shared his thoughts on the NFL’s decision to name the Grammy-winning Puerto Rican superstar as the headliner for the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show — a move that has sparked criticism from several figures, including former President Donald Trump.
Asked by co-host David Kano who he would have chosen instead, Favre didn’t hesitate.
“I’d probably go with someone like Jason Aldean — someone who loves this country and that people can really connect with,” the former Green Bay Packers star said. “Right now, I think Jason Aldean is a big patriot and has an incredible voice.”
Favre, who supported Trump during the 2024 presidential campaign, didn’t elaborate further but added, “I’ve always liked George Strait — that’s old school. There are a lot of great options out there.”
Reflecting on one of his favorite Super Bowl performances, Favre mentioned Whitney Houston’s iconic rendition of the National Anthem at Super Bowl XXV in 1991.
“If that didn’t bring tears to your eyes, something’s wrong,” he said. “The anthem and the halftime show are different moments, but both should move people emotionally. Those are just a couple of names that come to mind.”
The three-time NFL MVP noted that he didn’t know Kano would bring up the halftime show topic during the podcast.
Favre has remained a vocal Trump supporter and even spoke at one of the former president’s rallies in Green Bay during the 2024 election season.
The NFL has faced backlash over selecting Bad Bunny, with critics citing his opposition to Trump and his immigration policies.
The 31-year-old artist — born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio — recently completed a 31-day concert residency in Puerto Rico, notably skipping performances in the mainland U.S. amid tensions surrounding mass deportation issues affecting Latino communities.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell addressed the criticism during the league’s Fall Meeting last month.
“These decisions are made very carefully,” Goodell said. “I don’t think we’ve ever picked a performer who didn’t face some level of backlash. When you have hundreds of millions of people watching, it’s impossible to please everyone.”
Bad Bunny, who performs primarily in Spanish, is expected to maintain that style during the Super Bowl show.
The halftime performance is being produced by Roc Nation — the entertainment company founded by Jay-Z — which has collaborated with the NFL on the show since 2019.
